Great Expectations

The documentary features key figures such as Kim Dae-jung, Chun Doo-hwan, Kim Young-sam, Park Chung-hee, and Roh Tae-woo, offering a comprehensive look at the interplay between major corporations and the financial industry. It delves into the dramatic changes in economic policy, shifting from government-led growth to a neo-liberal approach characterized by global standards.

Through in-depth analysis, the film highlights the transformation of Korea’s first general trading company into the fourth largest corporation under Kim Woochoong's leadership. His critique of the government and advocacy for international exports played a crucial role in this economic shift. The narrative culminates in the summer of 1999, where the impending crisis of Daewoo looms, symbolizing the broader challenges facing the South Korean economy.